Team BC Mission Staff Training
Team BC Mission Staff for the 2022 Canada Summer Games gathered in White Rock for two days of team building, training of roles, and Games planning.
11 Team BC and BC Games Alumni at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Six athletes and five coaches who previously competed for Team BC at the Canada Games or at the BC Games are part of Canada's contingency at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Team BC Alumni Leave Their Mark on Tokyo Olympics
Canadian athletes with experience competing at the BC Winter or BC Summer Games, or for Team BC at the Canada Games played a part in 6 of Team Canada's 24 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Eleven of Team Canada's 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni came home with hardware, while many more inspired the nation with memorable performances.
51 BC Games and Team BC Alumni Set to ‘Rep the Maple Leaf’ at Tokyo Olympics
Led by Co-Flag Bearer Nathan Hirayama, 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics are able to attribute their first multisport experience to their developmental years in BC. These athletes and coaches are a living testament of the important role the BC Games and Canada Games play in the athlete development pathway to the highest levels of competition.
Revamped Team BC Games Prep Program Set to Launch
Team BC and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific partner on the Team BC Games Prep Program. First announced in March 2020, the revamped progam launches July 5, 2021 with additional services and resources for athletes and coaches preparing for the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara August 6-21.
In Memory of Tristan Alexander
Team BC is saddened to hear of the passing of one our alumni, Tristan Alexander, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and teammates.
Gord Collings Field Named After Team BC Softball Coach
UBC is honoring Thunderbirds coach and former Team BC coach Gord Collings with a field in his name to recognize a lifetime dedicated to the game of softball in B.C. The Gord Collings Field will be the new home of the UBC Thunderbirds, making it possible for the softball team to run their program on-campus.
Two Team BC Coaches Receive Coaching Excellence Awards
On November 5, 2020, the Coaching Association of Canada™ (CAC) in partnership with Petro-Canada recognized 23 coaches from 10 sports at a virtual celebration of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala. Two of the recipients from B.C. are former Team BC manager, Curt DeWolff, and coach, Richard Wooles.
Mission Staff announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC has selected the 21 Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games.
Two Team BC alumni featured in Rio 2016 Campaign
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC alumni Ryan Cochrane and Liz Gleadle are featured in the Canadian Olympic Team Ice in our Veins campaign ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Canadian Swimming Team Nominated for Rio 2016
/in 2016 NewsSix Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Swimming team for Rio 2016 including Ryan Cochrane, Richard Weinberger, Hilary Caldwell and Emily Overholt.
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants
/in 2016 NewsThe BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants to apply for one of two available positions with Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Application process open for Team BC Mission Staff
/in 2016 NewsWe are looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to join Team BC’s Mission Staff for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Apply by March 7 to be part of the action!
Chefs de Mission announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsRob Needham has been appointed as the Chef de Mission and Michelle Collens and Eric Chéné as the Assistant Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Four Team BC alumni to compete for Canada at Youth Olympic Games
/in 2016 NewsFour Team BC alumni from the 2015 Canada Winter Games will compete for Team Canada at the 20156 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
Canada Games mentorship opportunities for BC Coaches
/in 2015 NewsThe Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Program are both accepting applications for mentorship opportunitites at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
2021 Canada Summer Games Sports Selected
/in 2015 NewsThe Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce the final sports and disciplines selected for the 2021 Canada Summer Games that will be hosted in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Call for Chefs de Mission for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to serve as Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for applications is December 4, 2015.
Marni Abbott-Peter named to Paralympic Hall of Fame
/in 2015 NewsFour-time Team BC Wheelchair Basketball coach, Marni Abbott-Peter, has been named to the Paralympic Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Profile: Cathy Lipsett – Ringette
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Competition Development Ringette coach Cathy Lipsett who shares her thoughts on coaching Ringette at the BC Winter Games and Canada Winter Games.
Coach Profile: Kyra Iannone Beach Volleyball
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Level 3 Volleyball coach Kyra Iannone who shares her thoughts on coaching beach volleyball at the BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and Western Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile, Deborah Carter – Special Olympics Athletics
/in 2015 NewsMeet Special Olympics Athletics coach Deborah Carter and read all about her amazing summer coaching at the Western Canada Summer Games and the Special Olympics World Games in LA.
Coach Profile: Paul Tardi, Curling
/in 2015 NewsMeet curling coach, Paul Tardi of Surrey, a NCCP Level 3 certified coach who has attended the 2012 and 2014 BC Games and 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Thank You Wood Buffalo!
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wants to say THANK YOU to Wood Buffalo and all the amazing volunteers that made the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games possible.